Paul Lambert Lauds 'Incredible' Stoke Support as Potters Finish Relegation Season On a High

Paul Lambert was pleased with Stoke's second half performance as the Potters ended a miserable season with a 2-1 victory over Swansea which also relegated the Swans.

Swansea dominated early on and led through Andy King but goals from Badou Ndiaye and Peter Crouch gave Lambert his first away win since taking over in January, and he praised his players' response to their poor start.

“It was tough at times, for the first 20 minutes I thought we were awful, we looked anxious and lethargic but we somehow came back and took the lead," Lambert said, quoted by Stoke's official website.

“At the break I said a few things that I felt needed to be said and we looked a better side out there. We had to defend bravely and make some big challenges and saves, but we made them and we came through the game.”

Lambert also spoke glowingly of Stoke's supporters. Almost 2000 of them travelled to South Wales and made most of the noise, including a rousing rendition of Delilah at full time.

“The supporters were absolutely incredible out there again today, and I honestly can’t give them enough credit," said Lambert.

👏 The Potters will be backed by almost 2,000 supporters this afternoon.